RICHMOND — The General Assembly returns to town Wednesday for what could be a contentious legislative session. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has warned lawmakers to “buckle up because we are going to go fast,” but a combination of factors might make the ride short and not very productive.
Youngkin has to prove he can govern after a first year spent establishing a national political profile ahead of his potential 2024 presidential bid. But he’ll work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who are thinking about elections of their own: All 140 seats in the legislature are on the ballot this fall, and every district has new boundaries.
The governor and legislators have big budget surpluses to help them get things done, with Youngkin proposing $1 billion worth of tax cuts, along with new spending on education, mental health services and more. But an uncertain economic environment could argue for restraint.
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Virginia’s General Assembly convenes on Wednesday for a 30-day legislative session, although the body traditionally extends it to 46 days. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) will give his State of the Commonwealth speech at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
This session will be crucial for Youngkin, a potential 2024 presidential contender who is wrapping up his first year in office as governor of the Old Dominion, as he seeks to prove he can move his priorities through a divided legislature. He’s also seeking $1 billion in tax cuts.
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